Is it safe to drive my van with a cracked windshield if it is only one long crack and I can still see easily?

Question:
The crack is down the middle and barely visable. It really doesn't obscure my vision. It has almost reached as high as the rear view mirror. I don't want to spend the money to replace it if I don't have to. I constantly get little chips here and there. Whats the danger by not replacing?

Answers:

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The integrity of the windsheild is now comprimised. If a large enough rock (or other object) that was picked up by the tires of the car in front of you hit your windsheild it could go right through it and possibly send glass shards flying towards your head.

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Not kidding, happened to my father who didn't replace his windsheild on his Bronco II. Luckily the rock didn't smack him and he didn't need to think twice about getting it replaced again.

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The windsheild is designed to shatter like a web first, to prevent anything from going through it, but if its already broken then the preventative measure is now gone, even if it is just a crack.

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the windsheild also strengthens the rigidity of you vehicle in the event of a roll over as well.

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You probably are not in any danger, but it is illegal in all states to have a broken windshield. You likely will get a ticket for it if pulled over and still have to fix it. It also gives a cop a reason to stop you.

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The danger is that if you roll the van, the windshield will not provide the strength that it once had. It is an integral part of the vehicles safety.

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If the crack is spreading, it will not protect you like it should. I'm not sure about rollover strength, as I don't believe that is it's intent, but will certainly provide less protection from objects hitting it.

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Usually, a small superficial crack is not a big deal (although you can still get a ticket for having one). However, a crack that goes all the way through will continue to spread and become an issue. If yours is spreading, it likely goes all the way through. Run your fingernail over the crack on both sides of the glass and see if your nail stops or catches. If it only catches on one side, then the crack does not go all the way through, and may not spread. However, if the crack goes through to both sides (which is sounds like it does if it is already spreading), then it will continue to spread and could present a problem.

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Good luck.

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What does this mean?

most likely nothin will happen as to the glass commin out. the glass is laminated, so it ok to run, as long as u can see.
you are more than likely goin to have to have it replaced when inspection time comes as it will not pass.
as long as it don't get worse, drive it.
oh, the law might might stop you fer the busted winshield, then ? ? ? ?

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in todays vehical it is not safe to drive a vehical with a cracked window your windshild is considered part of your stutual safety and will fail in case of a accident so please speend the money 4 ur safety and ull safe in the long run with no ticket
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